300 Astronomical Objects : A Visual Reference to the Universe

English

ISBN: 1554071755

EAN: 9781554071753

Category: Nature / Sky Observation

Publisher: Firefly Books, Limited

Release Date: 09/28/2011

Synopsis: A handy and comprehensive reference to the 300 most interesting celestial objects.This book provides a tour through the galaxy, from its solar core to its outer limits, with all the highlights and the very latest data about the universe.Convenient data sidebars with each entry provide facts and figures on every object- including mass, magnitude, density, radius, rotation period, and surface and core temperatures. An annotated cross-section of the object enhances this information, and a full-page photograph brings the object to life.Additional spreads bring together and explain related objects or phenomena. For example, the corresponding pages for the sun include solar power, sunspots and solar flares. Others examples include:- Mercury: Mercurys surface- The asteroid belt: Eros 433- Jupiters moons: 10, Europa, Callista- Uranus: Uranus rings, Ariel and Titania- Outer belts and comets: Halleys comet; Deep Impact- Space telescopes: International Space Station.300 Astronomical Objects is a handy reference for the amateur astronomer.

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300 Astronomical Objects : A Visual Reference to the Universe

Illustrated: Yes

Format: Hardcover

Height: 1.63 inches

Width: 6.25 inches

Length: 6.5 inches

Weight: 31.43 oz

Pages: 528